destination
See also: Destination
English
Etymology
From Latin dēstinātiō, from dēstinō (“to destine”).
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation, General American) IPA(key): /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/
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Audio (US) (file) - Rhymes: -eɪʃən
Noun
destination (plural destinations)
- (archaic) The act of destining or appointing.
- Purpose for which anything is destined; predetermined end, object, or use; ultimate design.
- The place set for the end of a journey, or to which something is sent; place or point aimed at.
Usage notes
- Often used attributively to indicate desirability, as in a destination resort (a resort that is a fine, desirable destination) or destination wedding.
Related terms
Translations
the act of destining or appointing
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purpose for which anything is destined
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the place set for the end of a journey, or to which something is sent
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Anagrams
French
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /dɛs.ti.na.sjɔ̃/
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Audio (file)
Noun
destination f (plural destinations)
Further reading
- “destination” in le Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).
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